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Scientific Name: Capillaria sp.
Photo: Chontananarth and Thapana. (2014)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Enoplea
Order: Enoplida
Family: Capillariidae
Description:
Capillaria are slender, filamentous worms, with males typically measuring 15-25 mm in length and females ranging from 35-80 mm long. Males possess a single spicule, while some may exhibit a primitive bursa-like structure. The eggs of Capillaria feature bipolar plugs and thick shells, with variations in size among different species.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Commonly found in the fish pond, rivers, lakes, haors, and other fresh waterbodies of Bangladesh
Environment:
Freshwater
Main References:
Chandra, KJ. (2008). Fish Parasitological Studies in Bangladesh: A Review. Journal of Agriculture & Rural Development. 4. 10.3329/jard.v4i1.762.
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